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Brand Names: Econopred Plus, Omnacortil
See also: Prednisone

What is Prednisolone? Prednisolone is the active metabolite of prednisone. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation. Brand name drugs which contain prednisolone include: Orapred, Pediapred, and Prelone. Pediapred and Prelone Syrup come as oral liquids.

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Reasons Taken

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Prednisolone.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 4 57%
Optic neuritis (inflammation of optic nerve) 2 28%
Weakness in legs 1 14%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Prednisolone.

  1 day 5 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Prednisolone or how long patients were taking Prednisolone before stopping.

Currently taking Prednisolone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
1
0

Stopped taking Prednisolone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
2
0
1
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Prednisolone (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 4 80% Course of treatment ended: 80%
Doctor's advice 1 20% Doctor's advice: 20%


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